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Wednesday, 19 October 2011

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 124

So yesterday morning, I was putting off getting back to the sewing. It's a right old conundrum - I want to get it done and out of the way, I can't face the difficult bits, I need to wait till the sun has moved around the house a bit to warm the conservatory enough for me to actually consider sitting in there and oh yeah, I have to do it in daylight, my eyesight just won't take the small daylight lamp's heroic efforts at spotlighting the dining table. SO what to do instead? Tidy up a bit. I was going to sort through the scrap boxes and then hit on an idea to clear the corner of the worktop and put the boxes there. This will buy loads of room for the desk. And some more stash for sale too. (There's a link, top right).

It took a ridiculous amount of time and I didn't get to the sewing until after lunch. But this morning, look - even though the scrap boxes are still hideous, they are off the desk and it looks slightly less cluttered and for once, you get a pic of the whole desk! The cocktail sticks at front are waiting to go back in the cake decorating tin - I needed three for next year's calendars. Everything else sort of belongs there. What's missing is something currently being worked on. I plan to correct that this morning...I have some pressing Card Marathon creations to get on with, so that's my plan before the sewing needs to be attacked! My word, I'm in danger of multi tasking!

So what are you up to on your work surface of choice then? Upload a pic to your blog and link it here, we'd love to swing by for a looksee. That will include me this week, promise!

Hi Julia,looks like you got up early this morning to take the photo, or ar you just a night owl! desk looks nice and tidyish.. unlike mine which is just stagnant!Have a great day..off to check out your saleHugs xx

Oh, Julia... shhhh about the "Loved and Used" - once the secrets out, I'll never be able to nab the best bargains first *lol*Tidying... instead of crafting? Now there's a habit you really should lose *lol*Have a wonderful WOYWW!

Hi Julia, I used to do a lot of sewing but it's moved well down my list of favourite arty things to do. Hope the costume doesn't give you too much angst! You know what I like about WOYWW, apart from meeting nice people and sneak peeking at desks? You can just pop in when you can and no one is going to wield a big stick if you miss a week or two.

Oh dear!!!! I do feel bad about the mug. There is just something about a favourite mug full of coffee...starts the day off just right. I'm quite curious now and can't wait to see what those pointy bits create, looks very interesting I must say! And what's with the wanting to tidy???!!! Just askin!

Wow I'm not sure I have ever seen that much of your desk before, I would love to rummage in all the scraps. Just been checking the bits for sale, I need the crimbo shoe stamp, I'm hoping its still there, I'm off to email, I really like some of the dies but do you know if they fit in the sizzix bigshot? Kezzy x

Goodness me Julia this is a somewhat unsettling start to WOYWW - a clean desk at your place!! Unfortunately it is the same at mine I had to tidy yesterday for a VIP!! I'm sure it won't take us long to get back to the usual chaos we love to work in - fingers crossed xx

Good morning Julia, I've just spotted a duster ... you dusted too? I'm happy to tidy things away, as you know, but dusting in my workroom is a major, major operation ... there's just too much stuff to move!! Love the shot of your desk today ... it all looks great. Elizabeth x #56

I know just how you feel putting off sewing. I have three things waiting to be mended and altered and they are fast gathering dust. It's just not as interesting and ink and stuff!!Your desk is looking very uncluttered and tidy, bet it won't stay that way for long, I know mine doesn't!!Happy WOYWWHugs Lisax

Your right side looks bright and clean. I'll miss that pretty red polka dot coffee cup. Not enough daylight in a day here any more either and it really makes a difference in peoples attitudes. Enjoy your WOYWW, sounds like you're busy

You're right... there is a certain amount of satisfaction gained when we just clear off a nice tidy spot, even if the moved items are looming dangerously in a pile to the side (looming dangerously, in my case, Lol.) Good luck with all the crafty things you have on your plate... sounds fun!*smile*#82

I think we should have an under our desks feature cos they look mighty interesting. Mine is just the same. Piled up. I can't get my feet and knees under mine and am leaning in at a stupid sangle across desk to type this. What we put up with for the sake of our art!!!! Hugs Mrs A & The Boys.

Very nice to see a lovely tidy desk, but I'm concerned that moving the papers "out of sight" might also mean "out of mind"! I've left a couple of comments on your For Sale blog btw. And good luck with the sewing.... or give it to LLJ!!

Never seen your room at night time before!! Like you I've got nothing of real interest on my table this week - in between projects now the exhibition is over. Sorry I was so useless at following up on everyone last week - it was something that had to go by the board as I was flat out finishing projects for the exhibition and then I was too exhausted! I did think about you all, though, and thanks to everyone who visited me.

Hi Julia, thanks for sharing yet again this week, I hate crafting in artificial light too, but eventualy get used to it as winter marches in as I am at work in daylight hours. Off for a hop. have a great week.

I'm on a strict budget, so I've only hovered my mouse a few times over the tempting link, but have so far resisted actually clicking. The heart can't pine for what it doesn't know lol. I hope you've found a new go-to mug after the accident yesterday. I was going to comment, but i got horribly distracted lol. Imagine!

Hope the sewing is on track and done - know what you mean about fiddily bits. I can sew but am no Einstein either in the finer Wipso style techniques...The desk space there is definitely on the increase - in time for a fervent festive flurry! Thanks for calling by and always leaving such encouraging words. I look forward to WOYWW with utter relish and count it as a serious stepping stone helping me on my way. Really thanks for everything!

Hey Julia -- Still haven't gotten that pic of my desk up; but everything I have been posting lately I created several weeks ago and haven't written about it yet, but I'll get there, promise. Thanks for being our hostess. Blessings Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com